Assessment appeal services Most localities determine your property tax burden based on an ad valorem assessment of the property's value. If you get an unwanted surprise in the mail stating your taxes are going up, you may have good reason to differ with their assessment. Sometimes, matters like this can be solved with a phone call. However, if after discussing your assessment with your local taxing authority you still feel your property was overvalued, an independent, third-party appraiser is often your best bet in proving your case.
There are as many different procedures for appealing assessments as there are property taxing districts, so it's important to enlist the help of a professional appraisal firm that's experienced and trained in the ins and outs of your particular jurisdiction.
Overview of Property Tax Appeal Process. Prepared by the Taxpayer's Right Advocate Office and the State Board of Equalization.
Call AppraisalWorks and put our experience to work for you when challenging your property tax assessment in Los Angeles County.
Understanding the Appeals Process for Los Angeles County
There are four cases for an appeal:
Decline in Market Value Appeal
Base Year Value - change of owner or new construction improvement
Reassessment After Calamity - disagreement of your home's reassessed value as a result of a natural disaster or other calamity
Escape Assessment and Roll Changes - related to events that occurred in prior years but not discovered in a timely manner by assesor
Sometimes, you will have a hearing on your assessment appeal and will need for the appraiser you've hired to testify on your behalf. Be assured that at AppraisalWorks, we are able to professionally and persuasively testify at appeal hearings. Browse our website to learn more about our qualifications, expertise and services offered.